PIB Summaries 04 November 2023
CONTENTS Culmination of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Context: The Indian Prime Minister marked the culmination of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav with the conclusion of the ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ campaign. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: A Commemorative Event Inception and Inspiration: Conclusion and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birth Anniversary: Foundation Stone for Amrit Vatika and Amrit Mahotsav Memorial: Meri […]
Current Affairs 04 November 2023
CONTENTS Worker Productivity Context Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy has stirred debate by encouraging young Indians to work 70 hours per week, drawing comparisons with Japan and Germany’s post-World War II efforts to rebuild. Murthy expressed concern over India’s low worker productivity levels, emphasizing the need for increased work hours to boost the nation’s growth […]
Static Quiz 04 November 2023 (Environment)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 04 November 2023
CONTENTS: The IITs are Overcommitted, in Crisis Context: The Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) hold a prestigious position in India’s higher education landscape, recognized globally as the most prominent institutions. They are often the sole Indian higher education establishments with international recognition. However, the IIT system is facing serious issues at a time when some […]
Current Affairs Quiz 03 November 2023
Current Affairs 03 November 2023
CONTENTS Centre to Deploy National Level Monitors for Supervising Livestock Schemes Context: The Centre has decided to deploy National Level Monitors (NLM) to oversee the implementation of its livestock schemes including National Livestock Mission and Rashtriya Gokul Mission. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: National Livestock Mission (NLM) Inception and […]
PIB Summaries 03 November 2023
CONTENTS Kozhikode and Gwalior in UNESCO Creative Cities Network Context: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has welcomed 55 new cities into its Creative Cities Network (UCCN). Notably, two Indian cities have joined this network: Kozhikode in Kerala, designated as the ‘City of Literature,’ and Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh, recognized as the […]
Static Quiz 03 November 2023 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 November 2023
CONTENTS Biosphere Reserves are Evolving as Pockets of Hope Context: In the Island of Principe Biosphere Reserve in Sao Tome and Principe, Africa, schoolchildren have been provided with stainless steel water bottles to eliminate the daily production and consumption of single-use plastic bottles. These UNESCO biosphere reserves serve as beacons of hope in the face […]
Current Affairs Quiz 02 November 2023